What is Atheris?

Atheris operates as a fuzzing engine tailored for Python, specifically employing a coverage-guided approach, and it extends its functionality to accommodate native extensions built for CPython. Leveraging libFuzzer as its underlying framework, Atheris proves particularly adept at uncovering additional bugs within native code during fuzzing processes. It is compatible with both 32-bit and 64-bit Linux platforms, as well as Mac OS X, and supports Python versions from 3.6 to 3.10. While Atheris integrates libFuzzer, which makes it well-suited for fuzzing Python applications, users focusing on native extensions might need to compile the tool from its source code to align the libFuzzer version included with Atheris with their installed Clang version. Given that Atheris relies on libFuzzer, which is bundled with Clang, users operating on Apple Clang must install an alternative version of LLVM, as the standard version does not come with libFuzzer. Atheris utilizes a coverage-guided, mutation-based fuzzing strategy, which streamlines the configuration process, eliminating the need for a grammar definition for input generation. However, this approach can lead to complications when generating inputs for code that manages complex data structures. Therefore, users must carefully consider the trade-offs between the simplicity of setup and the challenges associated with handling intricate input types, as these factors can significantly influence the effectiveness of their fuzzing efforts. Ultimately, the decision to use Atheris will hinge on the specific requirements and complexities of the project at hand.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
Free
Free Version:
Free Version available.

Integrations

Offers API?:
Yes, Atheris provides an API

Screenshots and Video

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Company Facts

Company Name:
Google
Company Website:
github.com/google/atheris

Product Details

Deployment
Mac
Linux
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

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